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For his part, H.E. Faris Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the UAE National Olympic
Committee, remarked that robust institutional integration and continued coordination among
relevant entities within the UAE’s sports ecosystem are key to advancing the strategic objectives
of the national Olympic movement. This will also help elevate the nation’s stature as an exemplary
model in upholding the principles of autonomy, good governance and transparency, ensuring
seamless alignment with the Olympic Charter and other international mandates.

H.E. highlighted that the UAE National Olympic Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of
Sports and all members of the Sports Coordination Council, remains committed to laying a strong

foundation for the national Olympic movement by developing institutional frameworks and
strengthening the implementation of good governance principles. This is pivotal to preserving the
autonomy of sports organisations, while also ensuring strict compliance with relevant national
legislation and international rules.

Also, the Council discussed several other topics on its agenda. Attendees highlighted the
significance of constant coordination and integration among various member entities, further
promoting the concept of joint institutional work, achieving the desired impact, and ensuring the
continued development of an integrated and sustainable sports ecosystem. This helps achieve the

goals of the UAE National Sports Strategy 2031 and strengthens the UAE’s position as a leader in
sports on a regional and global level.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri,
Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri; H.E. Omar Obaid
AlHesan AlShamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture; His Excellency Khalid Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Director-
General of the Federal Youth Authority; His Excellency Faris Al Mutawa; H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin
Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports for the Sports Development

and Competitiveness Sector; His Excellency Dr. Hussain Abdulrahman Al Rand, Assistant
Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention; Her
Excellency Ameena Al Saleh, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Curriculum and Assessment at
the Ministry of Education ; H.E. Amani Khaled Al Banai, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry
of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the Support Services Sector; H.E. Mohammed
Fadhil Al Hamli, Chairman of the UAE Paralympics Committee; H.E. Aref Al Awani, General
Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council; H.E. Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai

Sports Council; His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Hosan Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the
Sharjah Sports Council ; H.E. Ahmed Al Raisi, Director of the Office of His Highness the
Chairman of the Executive Council of the Government of Ajman; and H.E. Ahmed Yousef Al